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Chicago a Capella Abre la Temporada 2025-26 con CANTARE Una Celebración de Música Mexicana.
Chicago a cappella (CAC) grupo vocal premier sin acompañamiento, de Chicago, abre su temporada 2025-26 con Cantaré, una celebración de música mexicana con obras comisionadas de compositores mexicanos, a través… Read more
Illinois and Mexico: Prehistory
By: Daniel Nardini Long before there was the State of Illinois and the sovereign country of Mexico, there were relations between the people of what is now Cahokia in Illinois… Read more
Illinois and Mexico: Mexican Immigration to Illinois
By: Daniel Nardini The first real wave of Mexican immigrants to Illinois occurred in the 1910’s. This was largely due to the Mexican Revolution (1910 to 1920) which caused both… Read more
Town of Cicero Adds Six New Police SUVS to Strengthen Public Safety
President Larry Dominick and the Town Board of Trustees are proud to announce the addition of six new police SUVs to the Town of Cicero’s fleet. The new vehicles will… Read more
Attorney General Warns of Scammers Targeting Seniors
As National Grandparents’ Day approaches, Attorney General Kwame Raoul urges consumers to be aware of scams targeting older adults. Raoul is encouraging people to avoid responding to unsolicited phone calls,… Read more
Celebrating Heritage and Resilience
By: Ashmar Mandou Despite the recent challenges and rising pressures affecting the Latino and immigrant communities, leaders across Cook County are coming together to remind everyone of the resilience, pride,… Read more
Honor Mexican Independence Day in Chicago
Caption by Ashmar Mandou Celebrate the vibrancy of the Mexican culture this weekend as the City prepares to celebrate Mexican Independence Day. From parades, to mural tours, there are a… Read more
Lyric Opera of Chicago presents Disney and Pixar’s Coco in Concert Live to Film
Following its wildly popular debut last season, Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Movie Nights at Lyric series expands in the 2025/26 Season starting with Disney and Pixar’s Coco in Concert Live… Read more
LVCC Announces Its Annual Mexican Independence Day Parade Will Proceed with ‘Orgullo y Poder’ Theme
The Little Village – 26th Street Area Chamber of Commerce (LVCC) is pleased to announce that its 54th Annual Mexican Independence Day Parade will kick-off at noon on Sunday, September… Read more
Honoring Legacy While Forging a New Path
By: Ashmar Mandou Profoundly immersed in tradition, Mexican American singer-songwriter Lupita Infante is making sure she’s preserving history while paving her own path. The granddaughter of Mexican legend Pedro Infante,… Read more
